Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Wes Streeting and Wendy Morton

Monday 19th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)]

Veterans injured serving our country can see their pension credit cut because their military compensation is counted as income. How is that consistent with the armed forces covenant? Will the Minister commit to working with the Department for Work and Pensions to end this deduction?

[Wes Streeting]

I recognise the challenge raised by the right hon. Member. That is something I am looking at.